In just over 48 hours, my family will start a convoy with Jen's family and head down for what promises to be an amazing week of fun and sun at Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Jen first mentioned the possibility of our families sharing a luxurious beach house rental last Fall, and we've all been … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Stay BOATsmart! this Summer
I've just come back from a wonderful week at our family cottage, and a highlight for all of us is the time we spent on the water. Sure, we love the campfires, board games, croquet matches and lounging on the beach, but year after year my kids look forward to waterskiing and wake boarding; fishing … [Read more...]
Celebrate Mickey’s Birthday at Old Navy
Did you know that it's Mickey Mouse's 85th anniversary? It was 1928 when Walt Disney's classic black and white short Steamboat Willy introduced Mickey Mouse and his girlfriend Minnie to the world. It was actually the third of Mickey's films to be produced, but the first to be … [Read more...]
Deep ‘n Delicious…for Everyday!
There were two very exciting things at the recent PR event held to launch the new recipes for McCain Deep 'n Delicious cakes (made with real ingredients that you'd find in your own kitchen)...Tori Spelling and the cake. I have to admit that my first reaction when I heard that Tori Spelling would … [Read more...]
Prepping for Canada Day at Walmart
When the kind folks from Walmart contacted me in mid-June to ask if I'd be willing to take a challenge and blog about it, I was intrigued. They wanted me to try to shop with a particular goal at Walmart with a $100 in gift card and then blog about my purchases. Since we're heading up the our … [Read more...]
Molson Canadian Cider…My New Summer Drink
A few weeks ago, Amanda wrote about her favourite things to bring to a potluck. I've filed those recipes away for future, but in the meantime I'm going to share with you my new favourite thing to bring when invited out. Last week I was invited to an event to sample the new Molson Canadian Cider. … [Read more...]
Coloud Headphones…Perfect for Little Ears
I've written before about my love of road trips. Packing our belongings in the van and setting out for hours on the road is an adventure that my family tackles enthusiastically. We've driven to Chicago, Montreal, Vermont, South Carolina, Florida, Pittsburgh and many points in between, and what gets … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
For being the world's best water balloon victim... For being the only parent in this family willing to sleep in a tent... For being the world's best assistant Lego city planner... Happy Father's Day! If you're celebrating the father in your life for all of his specialties, consider … [Read more...]
CND Shellac…A Promise Fulfilled
Promises...promises! Mascara that will lengthen and separate our lashes. Shampoo that will add shine and bounce. Deodorant that will make our underarms smoother. The beauty industry is very big on promises, and they don't always pan out. When CND Shellac approached me about testing out their … [Read more...]
Say “Si” to Sangria
I think I might finally feel confident in putting away the toques and parkas. This past weekend was absolutely glorious in this part of the country, and I spent most of each day outside; cleaning up the patio furniture, weeding the garden and hosting friends on the deck. I'm ready to retire my … [Read more...]
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